Posted: 7 May 2021 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back £51.2bn in equity capital raised on the LSE in 2020 'London’s equity capital markets ecosystem report', published by the City of London Corporation, details London and the UK’s strengths as a listing venue and scopes some of the future opportunities and challenges for raising equity in London. Following a turbulent year for capital markets globally, London has demonstrated immense resilience for raising equity. £51.2bn in equity capital was raised on the London Stock Exchange in 2020, representing 6% of global equity capital raised. The ability to raise equity is a crucial building block for a vibrant economy, delivering much-needed funding for a range of businesses in the UK and across the world. The UK Listing Review, chaired by Lord Hill, was launched as part of a plan to strengthen the UK’s position as a global financial centre. It highlighted areas of work to improve the capital’s competitive position. London will have a pivotal new role in attracting listings, so this is a good time to reflect on the strengths, opportunities and challenges that will ensure London’s position as a premier listing venue. London has inherent strengths as a listing venue that form a competitive offer for prospective issuers to ensure a successful equity capital-raising journey. And London has a new direction towards attracting listings in the coming years. Share: Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to Twitter Twitter Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Download Related content Thought Piece The UK | a resilient fintech investment environment Feb 2023 - Innovate Finance’s recent fintech Investment Landscape report for 2022 showed a tough year for fintech, but the UK stands out as a resilient market with a lot of promise. The UK | a resilient fintech investment environment Thought Piece Corporate Venture Capital: harnessing the UK’s potential Jan 2023 - Against a backdrop of rising rates and lowering valuations in tech, we take a closer look at venture capital opportunities for corporates, scale-ups and start-ups alike. Corporate Venture Capital: harnessing the UK’s potential Thought Piece Six sustainable finance developments to watch out for in 2023 Jan 2023 - 2023 is shaping up to be a landmark year in sustainable finance. Here are six key developments to watch out for. Six sustainable finance developments to watch out for in 2023 Case Study abrdn | making a long-term commitment to the US market Jan 2023 - We spoke to abrdn about the group's long-term expansion plans and the challenges of growing in the highly competitive US asset management market. abrdn | making a long-term commitment to the US market